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The Glitterball
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Genres
FamilyScience Fiction
Overview
When a group of small aliens accidentally abandons one of their own on Earth, adventurous kids Max and Pete stumble upon the "Glitterball" and attempt to return it to its mother ship. As the children learn more about the friendly alien and its magical powers, they must protect their new companion from an army corporal and a small-time thief who are both hunting the extraterrestrial for their own cruel purposes.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
53 min
Release Date
1977-04-22
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
8
Vote Average
5.1
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Ben Buckton
Max
Ron Pember
Filthy
Keith Jayne
Pete
Marjorie Yates
Mrs. Fielding
Barry Jackson
Mr. Fielding
Leslie Schofield
Radar Operator
Frank Mills
Supermarket Manager
Linda Robson
Supermarket Cashier
Derek Deadman
Ice Cream Man
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